Britney Spears’s father is taking control. Jamie Spears, accompanied by ex-wife Lynne, has been granted temporary legal control over Britney in an emergency court hearing on Friday 1st February. This ruling gives her dad power over her hospital visitors and could keep her close pal Sam Lutfi at bay.

Commissioner Reva Goetz stated that she found Jamie’s petition for conservatorship to be in the singer’s “best interest.” The court also granted Jamie the authority to “prosecute any civil harassment restraining orders.” Court rep Allan Parachini confirmed that Britney’s close confidant, Sam Lutfi, “is the subject of a civil restraining order,” but gave no further details.

The powers granted to Jamie Spears, which last until a Monday hearing, allow him to restrict and limit visitors to his daughter (who remains hospitalized at UCLA Medical Center), as well as to employ security guards to protect her.

Jamie Spears also gets access to Britney’s medical records and has control over her medical treatment, Commissioner Goetz said in court. (However, legal experts say psychiatric treatment is not included in these powers.) Goetz also has allowed temporary control over Britney’s finances, in addition to securing her residence, changing its locks, and vacating any people living there.

Jamie and Lynne Spears, who appeared solemn throughout the hearing, seemed relieved by the ruling. The former couple left the courtroom without commenting to reporters. Earlier in the day, Lutfi, who had been locked in a battle with the singer’s parents, spoke out against Britney’s parents and their arrival in court. “I object to this. Britney is fully capable of handling her own finances. Her doctors are capable of handling her health care,”. “You’d think in a time like this, the family would be at the hospital taking care of their daughter, rather than fighting for her money. How sad.”

6 Responses to 'Britney’s father granted legal control'

On February 2nd, 2008 at 10:52 am Nancy says:

If the idoit (Lufti) really cared about Brit, he would be happy to see her parents come in and take over in an attempt to help their child. Sounds like pissy boy is mad because he can’t get lots of new toys from Brit. (like the rest of the selfish %$#@*%#@ who have taken advatage of her because they can’t be as financially succussful on their own. That goes for Federline, too). Not with Dad in control. I support the parents. I comend them for doing what they have to do to protect their kids and fooey on any body else’s opinion about it. It’s what I would do! Goog job, Mpm and Dad)

On February 2nd, 2008 at 1:55 pm M Crazy Cat says:

Get well soon Britney.

God bless you!

On February 3rd, 2008 at 2:49 pm Lauren says:

I was so relieved to hear Mr. Spears has been granted control over his daughter. As much as I love Britney, she is obviously not in the state of mind to take care of herself. He wants nothing more to protect his daughter. Here’s hope to a fresh and healthy start for Britney and her family.

On February 5th, 2008 at 5:57 am caz says:

i agree, and they need to get rid of adnab and sam lufti

On February 5th, 2008 at 2:57 pm pamela says:

I think is very sweet that dad spears wants to help his kid,is the only person I think that really care about britney(besides her fans like me of course)Good example mr spears!!!Pam

On February 20th, 2008 at 12:28 pm James Glover says:

Totally agree with above comments. Britney’s been surrounded by hangers-on and deadbeats, from failed actors to greedy lawyers & managers.
At least her dad will bring some normality back to her life and have her best interests truly at heart.
God bless you Britney.

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